Kitchen Assistant (Bank)

Bupa Global; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health provider is seeking a passionate Kitchen Assistant to join their team in Bromsgrove. The role involves supporting chefs in meal preparation, ensuring high hygiene standards, and providing an excellent dining experience for residents. Joining Bupa means being part of a values-led organization that champions diversity and invests in its employees.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Comprehensive fully paid induction

Free meal on every shift

DBS Check and Uniform provided

Discounts at various gyms across the UK

Qualifications

• Experience working in a kitchen is preferred.
• Passion for food and service excellence.
• Ability to maintain high cleanliness standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist chefs in meal preparation and plating.
• Maintain cleanliness of preparation areas.
• Monitor stock rotation and assist with events.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Requisition Title

Job Number:

Job Number:

HEA01B4

Heathbrook House

223-229 Worcester Road Bromsgrove

Worcestershire B61 7JA

Salary £12.60 - £13.60 per hour depending on experience

We make health happen

Here at Bupa we support those when they need it the most. Our care homes are dedicated to delivering person-centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives. Our fantastic Kitchen Team are the magic behind each delicious dish we serve our guests. They are passionate about all things food and take great pride in each dish they prepare. We are looking for an equally passionate Kitchen Assistant to join the team and help deliver an excellent dining experience for our residents.

You’ll help us make health happen by:

Acting as the link between the main kitchen and our residents

Assisting the chefs to plate meals, prepare food trolleys and ensure all preparation areas are kept clean and tidy

Monitoring stock rotation, complying to company policies and procedures following all mandatory COSHH and HACPP guidelines

Assisting with catering for special events such as summer BBQs and Christmas parties

Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role:

A passion for food with previous experience working in a kitchen and a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate. You want to deliver an excellent service at each meal and make our residents feel at home. You’ll understand the importance of maintaining high standards in and around the home, ensuring our residents enjoy a pleasant dining experience. Working with the wider kitchen and care home teams - you’re comfortable communicating with others, cherishing the little moments with our residents.

Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:

• Flexible working patterns to fit around you
• Comprehensive induction (fully paid)
• Free meal on every shift
• DBS Check and Uniform provided and paid for by Bupa
• Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK

Why Bupa?

We ’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.

We encourage all of our people to “Be you at Bupa ” , we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve . That’s why w e especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer a n interview /assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We’ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

** Please note, this role is not at or above RQF Level 3 and is not included under the UK's Points Based Immigration System for sponsorship by an employer.